Field Production Supervisor - Brits at Bayer

Role purpose

• Plan and coordinates field production activities of pre-commercial and foundation seed with seed growers and plant operations, in order to meet the seed availability and quality standards required.
• Ensures the responsible use of human resources, equipment and materials.

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Plan and coordinate production planning, grower contracting, planting-, detasseling-, harvesting processes, cultivationnactivities that include, fertilizing, weed, insect, irrigation control for foundation seed inbred increases, single cross ma ke-ups and pre-commercial seed productions.
• Support field production for license hybrid parentals.
• Liaise with Africa Foundation Area Field Manager to do grower selection, contracting and crop allocations as well as annual field reviews.
• Responsible for all activities related to the delivery of high-quality foundation seed. This includes but not limited to pre-plant control, roguing (off type removal), harvest moisture control and field sampling.
• Coordination with seed growers to ensure a smooth transition and flow of product from field to plant.
• Lead ESH efforts, provide assistance and arrange for resources to promote safety in field operations.
• Maintain field operational records as required by the QMS management systems.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum a diploma or bachelor’s degree in agronomy or 5-year experience in seed production.
• Fluent in English
• MS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Results focused with ability to work on own initiative
• Strong teamwork capability (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others)
• Making informed decisions on a timely manner.
• Sansor field inspection and Phytosanitory certification will be an added advantage